Master's thesis in the field of replacement model development of a battery cell using a neural network from October 2024

In Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development (RD), we are shaping the automobile generations of the future. This means innovative products of the highest quality and efficient development processes. We are already working today on the vehicles of tomorrow in order to secure Mercedes-Benz's technological leadership in the future.

Our center develops high-voltage batteries for the electric powertrains of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The HV Battery System Development department is responsible for the research and pre-development of battery systems and the design of the overall system. The Thermal Management team is responsible for the thermal design of batteries.

The master's thesis aims to accelerate the development process and improve the quality of the results in the thermal management team at the Mercedes-Benz Battery Development Center.

These are some of the challenges you will face:

• Familiarization with the existing simulation software and substitute models of a battery cell
• Development of innovative methods for modeling a battery cell with the aim of optimizing computing time while maintaining accuracy
• Use of the latest developments in neural networks to accurately predict the thermal and electrical behavior of the cell model
• Validation of the model with the help of simulation and measurement data

The final topic will be determined in consultation with the university, you and us.

• Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a comparable course of study
• Very good knowledge of object-oriented programming (e.g. Python)
• Very good methodological knowledge of machine learning/deep learning, especially in neural networks
• Good knowledge of battery technology and the simulative description of battery cells in simulation software such as StarCCM+ and COMSOL is desirable
• Independent and goal-oriented way of working and strong analytical thinking
• Business fluent in German or English

Additional information:

Of course, we cannot do without formalities. Please apply online only and enclose a CV, current certificate of enrollment stating the semester of study, current transcript of records, relevant certificates (max. total size of attachments 5 MB) and mark your application documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form.

Further information on the recruitment criteria can be found"here".

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